I haven't followed the release of the new GM pickups closely at all so I apologize if I repeat something that's already been said but am I the only one who sees a very slight nod to the GMT400s in the front end of the truck, particularly the light clusters?
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I don't think it's ugly (in fact I like it) but I do want to see the interior before I make judgements. Is providing upgrades only under the hood bad? Was the previous truck full of problems which needed to be addressed? I really don't follow the truck scene.
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I actually like the Chevy. The GMC looks like a giant toy truck. And then there are the LEDs...
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I think the fact the the "new" truck looks almost exactly like the "old" truck caused most of the disappointment. The engines, with their new technology, and the transmissions with more gears, along with the lighter weight will allow them to get better MPG than an F 150 with the V-6. It was more Evolution than Revolution this time. Ford will raise the stakes next year when "Revolutionary" F 150 comes out. I'm sure GM already has many planned counter punches to what ever Ford pulls out of the hat in 2014.

RE: Assembler:I think the fact the the "new" truck looks almost exactly like the "old" truck caused most of the disappointment. The engines, with their new technology, and the transmissions with more gears, along with the lighter weight will allow them to get better MPG than an F 150 with the V-6. It was more Evolution than Revolution this time. Ford will raise the stakes next year when "Revolutionary" F 150 comes out. I'm sure GM already has many planned counter punches to what ever Ford pulls out of the hat in 2014.

The 8 speed isn't ready for the truck yet. Ford and GM are still working on it.
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